tiresome

adjective

tire·some ˈtī(-ə)r-səm

Synonyms of tiresome

: wearisome, tedious

a tiresome lecture

tiresomely adverb

tiresomeness noun

Examples of tiresome in a Sentence

All those stories about his childhood can become tiresome after a while. what a tiresome church service that turned out to be

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But eating your own food day in and day out can get tiresome. — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026 The Supertunia® petunias make this tiresome chore a thing of the past. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 May 2026 But the relentless words of wisdom, and the shouting-to-the-rafters way they’re delivered, soon become tiresome. — Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026 But the real culprit is tiresome, repetitive work that offers no engagement. — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tiresome

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1520, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tiresome was circa 1520

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tiresome

adjective

tire·some ˈtī(ə)r-səm

: likely to tire one because of length or dullness : boring

a tiresome lecture

tiresomely adverb

tiresome

adjective

Synonyms of tiresome

Examples of tiresome in a Sentence

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